Enchanting tales from ancient India such as Ramayana and Mahabharata have always fueled our imaginative minds, not just with a lot of learnings, but also fueling our imagination. Here are some of the greatest Indian mythological films that prove that India loves the mythological genre, one filled with magnificence, grandeur and inspiration!
Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva follows the story of a young man on the cusp of falling in love, whose world is turned upside down when he discovers his ability to control fire and his connection to a secret society of guardians. The film draws inspiration from legendary astras mentioned in the Mahabharata
Directed by SS Rajamouli, Baahubali: The Beginning is an epic saga that combines mythology, fantasy and adventure. The film follows the journey of Shiva, a prince destined to reclaim his kingdom and the elaborate battle between good and evil. The film is regarded as one of the highest-grossing Indian films.
The sequel to Baahubali: The Beginning, this film continues the saga of Amarendra Baahubali and delves deeper into his character. Drawing heavy inspiration from the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata, the Baahubali films are known for their epic battles, and this installment is no exception.
Rishabh Shetty's Kantara is a film that explores the lesser-known tales from Indian mythology. Drawing from the legends of demigods, the movie follows a young tribal who reluctantly embraces the traditions of his ancestors to pursue justice in the face of greed, betrayal, scheming, and murder.
Kartikeya 2 is an Indian mythological film directed by Chandoo Mondeti. It is a sequel to the highly successful Karthikeya (2014) and features Nikhil Siddhartha in the lead role. The film is packed with action, adventure and the thrill of a treasure hunt.
Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, and Govinda, this action-adventure film is inspired by the Indian epic Ramayana and takes a modern take on the story.In the film, Beera, a bandit, kidnaps a police officer’s wife but he eventually falls in love with her.
The Prakash Jha directorial is a modern version of the Indian mythological epic Mahabharata with a political backdrop. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgn and Katrina Kaif, the film is about a longstanding feud between two rival political families.
Adipurush, the upcoming mythological drama film, is inspired by Ramayana. The film follows Raghav, the prince of the Ikshvaku dynasty from Kosala, along with his wife Janaki and younger brother Shesh, who embarks on a 14-year exile in the wilderness.
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